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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 20, 1999 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1999 - 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time in the Civic Auditorium. Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order and members of the Azusa High School ROTC Call to Order led in the Salute to the Flag, following an installation of the Flag ceremony. INVOCATION was given by Reverend Mark Carlson of the First Presbyterian Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Deitsch, Assistant City Manager Craig, Interim Chief of Police Garcia, Community Development Director Bruckner, Associate Director of Recreation and Parks Jacobs, Economic/Redevelopment Director Andrews, Assistant Community Development Director Onaga, Redevelopment Senior Project Manager Amador, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial The entire Council presented Certificates of Appreciation to all students who participated Cert of Apprec. in the Veterans Day Program. students PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Participation Mr. Tim Mitts addressed Council presenting drawings of a combination of a float, sign T. Mitts and park, that he suggested be placed as a permanent fixture on the northwest comer of comments Azusa Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. He explained the significance of the drawings. Ms. Leony E. Cummings, publisher and editor of the Top Personalities magazine, L. Cummings addressed Council presenting Mayor Madrid with an plaque honoring her for meritorious plaque to Mayor service to the community. Mr. Jesse Carlos, representative of Congressman Matthew Martinez office wished all a J. Carlos happy holidays on behalf of the Congressman. comments REPORTS. UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Update/Rpts Assistant City Manager Craig addressed Council and, with sadness, announced the loss Asst City Mgr of former Councilmember Harry Stemrich, who served on the Council from April of loss of D. Neal 1988 through April of 1992 and the loss of City employee Don Neal, Grants Accounting; & H. Stemrich he asked for a moment of silence in their memory and requested that the meeting be adjourned in their memory. Interim Chief of Police Garcia addressed Council providing an update on the Police COP Garcia Department preparedness for public safety during New Year's weekend. Public Safety New Year's weekend City Attorney Deitsch addressed Council presented an item of subsequent need which City Atty. was a request for support of AB 483 (Billboard Amortization). He advised that certain re: Item of findings have to be made in order to take immediate action. It was consensus of Council Subsequent Need that the need to take immediate action was that the Assembly will be considering this issue early in January, 2000, and the item arose after the posting of the agenda. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Item agendized unanimously carried that the item be agendized. Assistant City Manager Craig provided a report on the issue, stating that the bill will Asst City Mgr allow cities to work with billboard owners on a seven year amortization program to comments remove unsightly billboards. It was consensus of Council that item in support of AB 483, Billboard Amortization, be Ltr of support placed on the Consent Calendar as item J. AB 483, consent Councilmember Beebe wished all a happy and safe holiday. Beebe, comment Councilmember Rocha thanked all participants in the food drive. He stated that at the Rocha meeting of January 4, 2000, he would be requesting $2,400, to be utilized for students comments sponsorships and reminded all to look to the future for the welfare of the youth. He reported that Dylan Chavarin is now at the top of the organ recipient list and that the town of Azusa has united to support him. He wished all a happy holiday. Councilmember Hardison thanked all for donations to the food drive and wished all a Hardison happy holiday. comments Councilmember Stanford revealed to his colleagues that it is an honor to serve with them Stanford on the City Council. He commented on the Posadas he attended last Friday, the many comments companies that have donated to Dylan, Stanford University is playing in the Rose Bowl, hate crime occurrences in Azusa, and on an article he read regarding cancer and the need for mammograms. Mayor Madrid wished for peace and for the Lord to be with all. Madrid, comment SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on an appeal by Shams Karimi for a request to Cont Pub Hrg sell beer and wine for off-site consumption from an existing gas station/mini-mart on the S. Karimi property located at 550 S. Azusa Avenue. Assistant Community Development Director Onaga addressed the Hearing stating that this is an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to deny a conditional use permit for the sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption at the existing Ultramar service station/mini-market. He detailed the history of the station/mini-market regarding the beer and wine license and conditional use permit, ABC's moratorium on new Type 20 and 21 licenses in Azusa, transfer of ABC License, existing standards, adverse effects - undue concentration, crime reporting district, and licenses to population ratio. He stated that the applicant has submitted a letter with four new conditions in addition to those listed in exhibit A of the staff report and concluded that Planning Commission has recommended denial and the City Council should deny the appeal. Mr. Michael Pauls, on behalf of applicant, Shams Karimi, addressed the Public Hearing, detailing the events that have taken place and leading up the public hearing. He also submitted correspondence noting eight statements as follows: 1) No new ABC license in the City, 2) Wine and beer will be limited, 3) No single sales of beer at all, 4) 24 hour surveillance of Day Laborers, 5) Azusa Police Dept. does not oppose, 6) Include conditions into ABC license, 7) CUP valid for a period of one (1) year, and 8) Strong support of neighboring residents. He then detailed the issues presented. 12/20/99 PAGE TWO Asst Com Dev Dir comments M. Pauls comments Testimony was received in favor of the sale of beer and wine at Ultramar service Testimony station/mini-market, from Dr. Arthur Denell, Ms. Joan Warren Denell and Mr. Joseph in favor Genatelli. Testimony was received in opposition of the sale of beer and wine at Ultramar service Testimony station/mini-market, from Ms. Yolanda Pena and Robert Donnelson. opposition City Clerk Solis read a letter into the record from the Azusa Chamber of Commerce City Clerk President, Helen Uitermark, in favor of the sale of beer and wine at Ultramar read Ltr service/min-market. Question and answer session ensued between Councilmembers, Community Development Discussion Director Bruckner, Mr. Pauls, and Mr. Shams Karimi, owner of the business. Moved by Councihnember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Madrid and unanimously carried Hrg closed to close the Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and carried by Appeal Denied roll call to deny the appeal, reaffirming Planning Commission recommendation. PC rec reaffirmed Councilmembers Hardison and Beebe dissenting. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess CONVENED TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: CRA convene PUBLIC HEARING - to introduce the 2000-2004 Redevelopment Implementation Plan Pub Hrg Update. The Plan provides a progress report on the Agency's work program (projects CRA Implemen- and programs). tation Plan The Chairperson declared the Hearing open. The Secretary read the affidavit of proof Hrg open of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on December 2nd and 9d , and published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on November 22, 1999. Redevelopment/Economic Development Director Andrews addressed the Public Hearing Dir CRA citing the requirements of AB1290 adopted in 1994, which requires redevelopment comments agencies to prepare and adopt an implementation plan every five years in order to document the work program that will be used to address the blighting conditions determined to be prevalent in adopted redevelopment areas. He stated that the document that will be distributed will cover the period of the year 2000 through 2004, at the January 4, 2000, Council meeting and that it will contain financial forecasts and costs for some of the projects. Moved by Director Beebe, seconded l y Director Hardison and unanimously carried to Hrg cont to continue the public hearing to the meeting of January 4, 2000. 1/4/2000 THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECESSED AND THE CITY COUNCIL CRA recessed RECONVENED. Cncl reconvened The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items V-A through V -J, were approved by Consent Cal. motion of Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and V-A - V -J unanimously carried. approved A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 6, 1999, were approved as Min approved written. B. Approval was given to Citrus Valley Medical Center Mobile Program to use Agmt w/Citrus Slauson Park parking lot from July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000 and staff was Valley Medical authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. The program consists of Mobile Program early childhood health education, immunization and (minor) treatment and referral and has proven to be very beneficial to the community. 12/20/99 PAGE THREE C. The License agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the American Red Lic Agmt w/San Cross was approved. The City and the American Red Cross work jointly on the Gabriel Valley Summer Aquatics Program with First Aid and CPR certification for staff. The Chapter of the agreement shall be valid from December 20, 1999 trough December 20, 2000, American Red renewable each December. Cross D. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on December 15, 1999, for the construction of the 10" and 8" Pressure Reducing Station. Four bids were received. The project was awarded to Simich Construction Company Inc., low bidder. E. Continuation of Acting pay status for the Water Utility Operations Manager was approved for Steve Seffer, until the position is filled in accordance with the provisions of the Azusa Personnel Rules and Regulations. F. Human Resource Action Items were approved as follows: New Appointments: Y. Beasley, Administrative Secretary, effective 1/4/2000. D. Ramirez, Administrative Secretary, effective 1/4/2000. K. Cary, Senior Management Analyst/Integrated Waste Management Coordinator, effective 1/4/2000. Promotional Appointment: I Fernandez, Administrative Secretary, effective 1/4/2000. Separations: R. Miller, Administrative Secretary, effective 12/17/99. G. Parcel Map No. 25519, the subdivision of property located at 835-985 N. Todd Avenue, for the purpose of development of a light/heavy manufacturing use, was approved. Pressure Reducing Station Simich Constr. Co. Acting Pay continuance S. Seffer Human Res. Action Items Parcel Map No. 25519 approved H. Parcel Map No. 25530, the subdivision of property located at 1301-1331 W. Parcel Map No. Foothill Blvd., for the purpose of development of light manufacturing use, was 25530 approved approved. I. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 99-C 158 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. J. Approval was given to authorize the Mayor to send a letter of support for AB 483, Ltr of support regarding amortization of billboards, to Assembly Member Martin Gallegos and AB 483 the members of the Assembly that are considering the Bill in Committee. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Curl recess CONVENED AT 9:53 P.M. CRA convene THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AT 9: 54 P.M. Cncl reconvened ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Councilmember Stanford offered an Ordinance entitled: Ord/Spec Resos AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Ord No. 99-020 CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE PARKSIDE AZUSA SPECIFIC Appvg Parkside PLAN: CASE NO. SP -4A. Specific Plan Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 12/20/99 PAGE FOUR AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Stanford offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Ord. 99-021 CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY ZONING MAP TO REFLECT THE Zone Change RECLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 209 SOUTH VIRGINIA 209 S. Virginia AVENUE FROM GENERAL MANUFACTURING (M2) TO SPECIFIC PLAN 4A (SP - 4A) CASE NO. Z-99-08. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Stanford offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Ord. 99-022 CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY ZONING MAP TO REFLECT THE Zone Change RECLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 221 SOUTH VIRGINIA 221 S. Virginia AVENUE FROM GENERAL MANUFACTURING (M2) TO SPECIFIC PLAN 4A (SP - 4A) CASE NO. Z-99-06. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of our City employee who Adjourn in passed away today, Mr. Don Neal and former Councilmember Harry Stemrich who memory of passed away recently. Don Neal and Harry Stemrich TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:55 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 99-C159. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 99-023. 12/20/99 PAGE FIVE